My senior dog suddenly won't eat, loses balance, and has bladder issues.

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I have a 13 year old female Siberian Huskey. She seems like something is really wrong. She won't eat anything, she has no bladder control, she walks slowly, loses her balance, always has to be by someone, and isn't acting herself. For example she normally will always take off if she gets out the door when not on a leash, now she doesn't she just stays by us. All of this changed in 1 day with the exception of her always wanting to be by someone. That's been going on awhile? What's wrong with her? Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | unspayed | 13 years and 5 months old | 40 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

These signs might be all related and compatible with a neurological disease, as a stroke affecting the central nervous system. The presence of balance loss may mean that the vestibular system (that part in charge of the balance) is affected. A check up is absolutely necessary to confirm this clinical suspicion and treat appropriately. Unfortunately it is hard to provide a more specific answer at this stage. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My senior dog suddenly won't eat, loses balance, and has bladder issues.

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